Send some poems to a friend - the love thought that counts!

Poems for the People   -  Poems by the People

About the Poem

I wrote this poem one day when I felt like my parents and my friends were trying to run my life.

Trash

You're throwing it away, you're wasting your life.

You're too young to know what decisions to make.
You're too stupid to know what opportunities to take.

You're just a teenager, too rebellious and wild to think.
You're on the brink of falling over the edge.
Don't take a step too far, be cautious,
right now you're on the ledge.

I'm just trying to help, so don't raise your voice.
It's not your choice anymore.
You must do as I say, you can't have it your way.

You don't know what you want.
You can't have what you hunt.

You can't have your own dreams, you have mine.

I couldn't live my life to the fullest,
so I'm going to make yours the dullest.

Don't waste your life or throw it away
because you're living it for me, my way.

Six FREE things you can do with this poem!

Friend Want to share this poem with a friend? You can email it directly to your friend, with a personal message from you.
Vote If this poem touched you, please take a moment to Vote for the poem and perhaps leave a comment telling us why.
eCard Artistically inclined? You can use this poem in a graphical greeting card, designed by you, and then send it to a special friend.
Print Need a hardcopy? You can send a copy of this poem directly to your printer, without all of the color and graphics.
Author Want to send the author of this poem a private email? If they have maintained a current address with us, we'll send your message for you.
Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Amanda
Hey that sounds jus lyk my life that was so awesome!
samim
this is a reflection of how i feel im living a life i dont want to live im liveing it for my parents and i dont want that thanks for making me realize it in writing sam
texan4ever
first off--this was great! strong and willing to take a stand and say something! great job!:-) this is how i've felt pretty much all school year. it feels good to know there is someone who can understand and feel what i feel. thank you!
Jackelyn
This is really good.
michelle
I understand were ur coming 4rm. people tring 2 run ur life. They mean no harm just parents you'll see in the long run. I understand now that im 22, but then i felt like u.
Jessica
This poem is just like me. I like this poem a lont.
There are 125 Additional Visitor Comments (click to read them)
All Visitor Comments on this poem have been posted by people who wanted to let the author know the poem touched their hearts. If you would like to leave a comment of your own, please click the Vote button in the Response Panel above.

Poems for the People   -  Poems by the People